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Debbie Ryan trades runway heels for a surfboard in this sun-soaked identity crisis
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Rip Tide (2017)

cozy coastalcoming-of-agefound-family

Overview

FamilyDrama

There comes a point in everyone’s life when you have to make a decision about the direction you’re going to take. For newly-18 American fashion model Cora, that time is now. She’s moved to an Australian coastal town to be with her favourite aunt, after a 'fashion faux pas’ back home.

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Content warning
fashion designermodelingsurfing
artistic authenticity vs commercial successintergenerational female bondsreclaiming creative voice

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Gorgeous NSW coastline shot like a glossy travel ad

Costume

Cora's evolving wardrobe mirrors her emotional journey

Best for:Family: Wholesome Sunday afternoon with your mom and little sister·Background: Fold laundry to soothing Australian waves and montage music
R

Director

Rhiannon Bannenberg

ReleasedOct 3, 2017
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Budget$3.4M
Jaggi Entertainment

Top Cast

Debby Ryan

Debby Ryan

Cora

Genevieve Hegney

Genevieve Hegney

Margot

Andrew Creer

Andrew Creer

Tom

Danielle Carter

Danielle Carter

Sofia

Naomi Sequeira

Naomi Sequeira

Chicka

Valerie Bader

Valerie Bader

Bee

Aaron Jeffery

Aaron Jeffery

Owen

Jeremy Lindsay Taylor

Jeremy Lindsay Taylor

Caleb

Marcus Graham

Marcus Graham

Farriet

Kimie Tsukakoshi

Kimie Tsukakoshi

Lily

Avani Farriss

Avani Farriss

Young Cora

Rebecca Montalti

Rebecca Montalti

Phoebe

Georgina Symes

Georgina Symes

Morgana Fezzari

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Rhiannon Bannenberg shot this in her hometown of Pearl Beach, NSW, using real locals as extras.

Cultural

The film quietly critiques Australia's 'tall poppy syndrome' through Cora's American ambition clashing with small-town humility.

YouTube

RIP TIDE - Trailer (HD)

RIP TIDE - Trailer (HD)

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